Antony Cotton shares heartfelt tribute following emotional death: 'We are all absolutely devastated'
'I'm sorry we couldn’t save you'Coronation Street actor Antony Cotton has shared an emotional tribute to his late friend on social media.
The 50-year-old, who has played Sean Tully in the ITV soap opera since 2003, took to his Instagram account to share the news.
Antony Cotton shares heartfelt tribute to friend Callum
In a post uploaded yesterday (May 25), Antony shared a photo of himself next to his soldier friend Callum. In the photo, the pair were both wearing a tuxedo.
Within his caption, the former Dancing On Ice star informed his 140k followers that Callum had died.
“I hope you’re at peace now Callum. We are all absolutely devastated,” he wrote.
“You were a great pal and a great soldier. We will miss you Callum – the blokes loved you. We all did.
Rest easy mate,” Antony continued.
“You were one of the very best. I’m sorry we couldn’t save you.”
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‘Such sad news’
Following the heartbreaking news, Antony’s followers rushed to the comments to offer their support to the actor.
“This is so sad, RIP Callum. He was in Sandhurst when my family was posted there too in 2020-2022 x. Thinking of his family and friends at this sad time,” one user wrote.
“Such sad news, RIP mate, my thoughts and prayers go out to family and friends,” another person shared.
“This is heartbreaking news! RIP Callum, a great solider and a great person, thinking of his family and friends at this sad time xx,” a third remarked.
“God bless, may Callum now rest peacefully. Sincere condolences to all those who knew and loved him. Callum will always remain with you, deep in your heart xx,” a fourth said.
Meanwhile, a fifth echoed: “Thank you for your service, Callum. Sorry you felt there was no other way. Condolences to your family and friends, who will be beyond devastated.”
